Marudhur Navaneethakrishnan Temple – Thirunelveli

Address

Marudhur Navaneethakrishnan Temple – Thirunelveli

Marudhur, Thirunelveli district,

Tamil Nadu – 627351

Moolavar

Navaneethakrishnan

Introduction

Location: Marudhur, Thirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu; near the Tamirabarani River and Nava Tirupathis in Thoothukudi district.

Sthala Virutcham: The temple is named after the Marudha tree, which is abundant in the area and considered sacred.

Historical Significance: The temple was built centuries ago near a dam in Marudhur and is surrounded by several other sacred temples.

Puranic Significance: Linked to the myth of Lord Krishna, where he was bound to a Marudha tree with a pounding stone, symbolizing the release of cursed souls.

Beliefs: The temple is known for blessing devotees seeking children. Those visiting the temple on auspicious days, like Ekadasi, offer milk payasam and butter to Lord Krishna for blessings.

Special Features:

• Presiding deity: Lord Navaneethakrishna is a 4-feet idol that blesses devotees with grace.
• Child Krishna idol: A 2-feet tall idol made of five metals, depicting Krishna as a playful child holding butter.
• Garuda idol: A 4-feet tall idol made of five metals, symbolizing Lord Vishnu’s mount.

Festivals:

• Gokulashtami (Krishna Jayanthi) in Aavani (August-September).
• Purattasi Saturdays (September-October).
• Vaikunda Ekadasi in Margazhi (December-January).
• Other Krishna-related festivals throughout the year.

References

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com

Century/Period

1000 Years Old

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HR&CE)

Nearest Bus Station

Marudhur

Nearest Railway Station

Thirunelveli

Nearest Airport

Madurai.

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